Production Planning & Control Manager

Aggreko, LLC; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,600,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Full-time role in Pune

Professional growth opportunities

Specialised training programs

Supportive work culture

Job summary

Aggreko, LLC in Pune is seeking a Production Planning & Control Manager to lead end-to-end PPC, material coordination, capacity planning, and inventory optimization, ensuring on‑time delivery and optimal resource use.

You will partner with Manufacturing, Procurement, Warehouse, Engineering, Quality and Supply Chain to drive continuous improvement, implement Lean/TPM and use Power BI and Excel for KPI reporting; expects 10–15 years in PPC in relevant industries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Production/Industrial Engineering mandatory.
• 10–15 years of production planning and control experience in Make-to-Stock/Make-to-Order/Configure-to-Order environments.
• Experience in industries such as Genset/Power Equipment/Capital Goods/Electrical Equipment/Automotive OEMs/Heavy Engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops monthly, weekly, and daily production plans and MPS.
• Analyzes demand trends and conducts capacity planning.
• Coordinates material with Procurement and Warehouse to ensure availability.
• Monitors daily production performance and schedule adherence.
• Optimizes inventory and reduces excess and obsolescence.
• Collaborates with Sales, Quality, Engineering and Logistics to resolve constraints.

Skills

PPC

MPS

MRP

Capacity Planning

Inventory Management

Demand Forecasting

Production Scheduling

Lean Manufacturing

TPM

S&OP

Power BI

Advanced Excel

Data Analysis

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Team Coordination

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Decision Making

Planning & Organizing

Continuous Improvement Mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Production/Industrial Engineering

MBA in Operations or Supply Chain Management

Tools

Infor M3

BOM Management

Production Reporting

Power BI

Advanced Excel

Job description

Bring your energy to Aggreko as Production Planning & Control Manager, based in Pune. The incumbent will be responsible for driving end-to-end production planning, material coordination, capacity planning, inventory optimization, and production scheduling to ensure on-time delivery, efficient resource utilization, and customer satisfaction. The role requires strong coordination with Manufacturing, Procurement, Warehouse, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to achieve operational excellence. Power without pause. Heating, cooling and oil-free air without end. We keep our customers’ worlds on. From world‑class events that last a few weeks to mining operations and remote communities who rely on us for decades.

What you’ll do:

• Production Planning & Scheduling: Develops and prepares Monthly, Weekly, and Daily Production Plans and Master Production Schedules (MPS) based on customer demand and sales forecasts, balancing requirements against available capacity and ensuring adherence to production targets and delivery commitments.
• Demand & Capacity Planning: Analyzes customer demand trends, forecasts requirements, conducts capacity planning for all resources (manpower, machinery, testing, assembly lines), identifies bottlenecks, recommends corrective actions, and supports long‑term capacity enhancement.
• Material Planning & Coordination: Ensures the timely availability of materials for production by coordinating with Procurement and Warehouse teams, monitoring shortages, expediting critical materials, driving material readiness, and maintaining optimal inventory levels.
• Production Control: Monitors daily production performance against plans, tracks schedule adherence and line productivity, manages production priorities, resolves planning conflicts, and ensures smooth workflow across all production stages.
• Inventory Management: Drives initiatives for inventory optimization, monitors inventory turns and stock health, works to reduce excess, slow‑moving, and obsolete inventory, and ensures the accuracy of production‑related inventory records.
• Cross‑Functional Coordination: Collaborates extensively with various departments including Sales, Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and Logistics to resolve supply chain and production constraints and support New Product Introduction (NPI) planning requirements.

You are:

• Educational Background: A bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Production, or Industrial Engineering is mandatory. An MBA in Operations or Supply Chain Management is preferred.
• Extensive Experience: Possessing 10-15 years of mandatory experience in Production Planning and Control (PPC) is crucial. This experience must include working in Make‑to‑Stock (MTS), Make‑to‑Order (MTO), and Configure‑to‑Order manufacturing environments, preferably within industries such as Genset Manufacturing, Power Equipment Manufacturing, Capital Goods, Electrical Equipment, Automotive OEMs, or Heavy Engineering.
• Core Technical Competencies: Must have strong proficiency in Production Planning & Control (PPC), Master Production Scheduling (MPS), Material Requirement Planning (MRP), Capacity Planning, Inventory Management, Demand Forecasting, and Production Scheduling. Experience with ERP Systems (Infor M3 knowledge is an advantage), BOM Management, and Production Reporting is also essential.
• Advanced Technical & Process Knowledge: Demonstrated understanding and practical application of Lean Manufacturing principles, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes are highly valued. Proficiency in data analysis tools like Power BI and Advanced Excel for KPI dashboard management and presentations is also preferred.
• Key Leadership & Soft Skills: Proven abilities in Analytical Thinking, Problem Solving, Planning & Organizing, Decision Making, Team Coordination, Stakeholder Management, and strong Communication Skills. The role also requires a Result Orientation and a Continuous Improvement Mindset.

What you’ll get:

• A full‑time role based in Pune.
• Competitive Compensation & Benefits.
• Dynamic & Supportive Work Environment: Thrive in an innovative and forward‑thinking culture that values your expertise and will foster professional growth.
• Accelerate your career with dedicated pathways for advancement, access to specialised training programs and ample opportunities for skill enhancement.
• Our people are can‑do, positive, resilient and persistent.
• If that feels like you, and build your career with the people bringing energy to the world.

#LI-AS1 Equal employment opportunity We welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures, and respect people’s unique skills, attitudes and experiences. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that’s how we do our best, for each other, for our customers, for the communities where we work, and for our careers. We are an equal opportunity employer.

If you apply for a role at Aggreko, we will consider your application based on your qualifications and experience, and not on your race, colour, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. At Aggreko, we provide energy solutions so communities can thrive and businesses can grow. We bring power, heat and cooling to customers and communities wherever they need it. No two days are the same. We work in dynamic environments and offer a wide range of opportunities for motivated people to enrich their lives and communities. If you are prepared to give us your best, you can learn and grow quickly. We are building a culture and an environment where everyone can be at their best. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that’s how we achieve our potential. Join us, bring your energy, and grow your career.